Apple reportedly plans to unveil a new HomePod mini as part of its "Welcome home" experience on Tuesday, October 13. The new HomePod mini is expected to be announced via a press release on the Apple Newsroom website at around 9 a.m. Eastern Time, with hands-on photos and videos surfacing shortly after.
The second-generation HomePod mini is rumored to feature a newer chip enabling Siri AI support, improved sound quality, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and new color options including pink and green. No major design changes are expected.
The original HomePod mini also debuted on October 13, 2020, marking a six-year wait for a refresh. The current model is powered by the S5 chip, which debuted in the Apple Watch Series 5 in 2019.
In June, the HomePod mini received a price increase, now costing $129 in the U.S., up from $99.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing